realizes
word · lemma: realize
REE-uh-ly-ziz
REE-uh-ly-ziz
Definition
To become aware of or understand something clearly, sometimes suddenly. Often used when someone notices or comprehends something important.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used with 'that' clauses: 'She realizes that...'. Common in both spoken and formal English. Don't confuse with 'make real'—in most uses, 'realize' means understanding, not producing. In British English, 'realise' is standard spelling.
Spanish: se da cuenta - comprende - realiza (llevar a cabo, poco común)Portuguese (BR): percebe - se dá conta - entendePortuguese (PT): percebe - apercebe-se - entendeChinese (Simplified): 意识到 - 明白Chinese (Traditional): 意識到 - 明白Hindi: समझता है - महसूस करता हैArabic: يدرك - يفهمBengali: বোঝে - উপলব্ধি করেRussian: осознаёт - понимаетJapanese: 気づく - 理解するVietnamese: nhận ra - hiểu raKorean: 깨닫다 - 인식하다Turkish: farkına varır - anlarUrdu: سمجھتا ہے - محسوس کرتا ہےIndonesian: menyadari - memahami
Example Sentences
He realizes his mistake.
basic
She realizes that it is raining outside.
basic
Tom realizes he forgot his keys.
basic
By the time she realizes what happened, it’s too late.
natural
He never realizes how funny he is.
natural
If she realizes she's wrong, she'll apologize.
natural